Comparative Study Of Genetic Diversity, Virulence Genotype, Biofilm Formation And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) Isolated From Nosocomial And Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infections

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Introduction: Escherichia coli is a Gram-negative opportunistic human pathogen, which has aroused considerable medical interest for being involved in cases of urinary tract infection. Aim: Characterize the E. coli isolated both in the hospital and in the community. Methodology: A total of 200 E. coli isolated in urine samples from hospital and community were evaluated in biofilm formation assay and hydrophobicity...

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